Queen of Cups – The Mirror of Compassion
Keywords (Upright): intuition, empathy, emotional depth, compassion, inner calm Keywords (Reversed): emotional overwhelm, co-dependency, insecurity, mood swings, blocked intuition
Description The Queen sits calmly at the edge of the sea, holding a lidded cup shaped like a sacred vessel. Her gaze is gentle, inward, reflective. The water around her flows with feeling, yet she remains still—anchored in her own emotional clarity.
The Queen of Cups embodies intuition, nurturing, and the deep wisdom that comes from understanding one’s own emotional currents. She feels everything, yet she is not ruled by it. She listens beyond words.
Upright Meaning This card invites you to hold space for yourself and others. You may be called to nurture, counsel, or extend compassion. Your intuition is strong—trust it. The Queen of Cups encourages you to embody emotional intelligence, care without absorbing, and love without losing self.
Reversed Meaning Reversed, the Queen of Cups warns of emotional instability or over-identification with others’ pain. You may be overly sensitive, neglecting boundaries, or struggling to hear your inner voice. Ground yourself. Reconnect with your own emotional truth before offering your energy to others.
Summary The Queen of Cups is the guardian of the heart—intuitive, loving, and calm. Upright, she models emotional maturity and sensitivity. Reversed, she reveals the cost of emotional disconnection or overwhelm. This card asks: can you feel deeply without drowning—and offer love without losing yourself?